Mark D’Souza, MD, is a Canadian physician based in Toronto with extensive experience in addiction and chronic pain management. His medical practice, coupled with a lifelong passion for the humanities, provides a unique perspective on societal issues. He has published serial opinion editorials in Canada and has had extensive local media exposure, including TV and radio appearances and advocacy roles in healthcare organizations. Dr. D’Souza is on the faculty at Queen’s University’s Department of Family Medicine.